Decongestants These are drops that are meant to make your eyes “whiter”. The most popular here is Eye gene. It’s important to remember that these drops simply make your blood vessels thinner, therefore making your eyes look less red. They...
Tag: Dry Eyes
Computer Related Eyestrain
Most of us spend time in front of a computer, regardless of what profession we’re in, even more so now that a lot of people are working remotely. Prolonged computer use can harm your eyes and even lead to poor...
Fluctuating Vision
Vision that fluctuates may be due to a variety of conditions. One of the first things I think of when I get a complaint of fluctuating vision is systemic conditions, more especially Diabetes. If you find that sometimes your vision...
Diabetes Care
Diabetes remains one of the most common chronic conditions I come across in the office. A lot of people are struggling with it because to properly control the condition, a lot of lifestyle changes need to occur. It is not...
Dry Eyes
With a change in seasons, dry eye symptoms often get worse. Systane Complete drops offer fast, lasting relief to dry eye symptoms by protecting all the layers of your tear film. Systane Complete is available in store now.
Computer Related Eyestrain
Most of us spend time in front of a computer, regardless of what profession we’re in. Prolonged computer use can harm your eyes and even lead to poor vision. The most common result of prolonged computer use is Myopia (near...
Dusty Weather
We’ve been having a lot of dust in the highveld lately. This kind of weather tends to create a lot of eye problems such as inflamed Pterygia (red patch on the white part of the eye), allergic conjunctivitis (itchy, red...
Contact Lens Discomfort
A lot of people report some discomfort while wearing their contact lenses, especially towards the end of the day. One of the major causes of this discomfort is dryness. Eyes tend to dry out when you’re working on the computer...
Eyecare Tip Number 6
Keep healthy Your diet matters. Antioxidants can reduce the risk of cataracts. Eating fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may also reduce the risk of macular degeneration. Drink water regularly, we need it to produce tears. If you have dry eyes,...
Eye Drops
Here’s a simple guide on symptoms and possible causes: Burning, red, teary, sandy eyes – Most likely dry. Artificial eye Drops may be bought over the counter at the pharmacy. Before buying the drops, consult your optometrist for a diagnosis...